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New Yorkers Aren't Excited About Amazon

Amazon is reported to have chosen Long Island City, Queens, as one of two sites for its second headquarters, known as HQ2. While that may be exciting to some, New Yorkers have expressed concern about an influx of new commuters on the subway, which is already plagued by overcrowding and delays. Business Insider reports the addition of 25,000 Amazon employees could strain the system, but many Amazon workers would be commuting against rush hour traffic. While some may turn to Amazon to invest in the subway's $37 billion renewal, the responsibility has long fallen to the state.